Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P950

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 9 years prior to the P950 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the P950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and P950.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P950 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.